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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento
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02.10.2024 | 1:09 PM ET
Responses Page 8
05.01.2024 | 5:47 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 4114th
05.04.2024 | 4:28 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 3326th
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R1
This should be a fairly easy knockout win for Derrick Lewis.
Ricci vs. Torres
Tabatha Ricci, DEC
This looks like an easy decision win for Tabitha Ricci.
05.04.2024 | 4:55 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 672nd
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05.04.2024 | 8:06 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1054th
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05.05.2024 | 1:26 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 872nd
05.05.2024 | 2:11 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 1617th
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R1
Very fun card but not the best main event. Hopefully this fight ends in a Lewis ko early & he takes his pants off. Nascimento has good boxing but not enough power to get respect from Lewis and he's small for heavyweight. Lewis should destroy this man if he is fully committed. Confidence 6/10
Buckley vs. Ruziboev
Nursulton Ruziboev, TKO, R2
Odd fight. They couldn't find any other welterweights to fight buckley? I know ruziboev has fought at welterweight before but this is short notice for a guys who's been fighting at middleweight. Not sure how I feel about ruziboev. I can just see him catching buckleys kick and ko'ing him. He did it to Bruno Ferreira and Buckley got ko'd from Chris curtis the same way. confidence 5.5/10
Menifield vs. Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg, DEC
I think the smaller apex cage would benefit menifield more but I'll go with who I think is the better striker in a mostly standup fight in a bigger cage that benefits ulbergs style more. Confidence 5.5/10
Ferreira vs. Rębecki
Mateusz Rębecki, TKO, R2
CDF is a good test but he's an old man. Rebecki runs through him. Confidence 7.5/10
Caceres vs. Woodson
Alex Caceres, DEC
This is woodsons best opponent so far. He will not have a huge size advantage in this fight & the one time he didn't he nearly got finished against saldana. Confidence 5/10
Cortes-Acosta vs. Despaigne
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R2
I get that Despaigne is a giant athletic heavyweight but what happens if the fight goes longer than the 1st round? I don't trust a fighter in their mid 30's with only 5 MMA fights. Alex Pereira is the outlier. Being an Olympic taekwondo medalist doesnt mean much to me. I know WCA looked like **** his last fight against arlovski but I think he can get the upset. Confidence 4/10
Hooper vs. Borshchev
Viacheslav Borshchev, TKO, R1
This fight is hilarious in a great way. Hooper is tough as **** and if he can get the fight to the ground he should easily sub slava. Sadly I don't think his wrestling is good enough to get slava to the ground & the striking isnt even close between these 2. I think slava murders this dude from leave it to beaver. Confidence 6.5/10
McKinney vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, TKO, R2
Y'all really think mckinney finishes Ribovics? McKinney only finishes cans and ribovics isn't a can and has heart unlike mcquitty. Confidence 6/10
Ricci vs. Torres
Tecia Torres, DEC
If Torres wasn't coming in off a 2 year layoff I'd be more confident but I don't think Ricci is anything special. Confidence 4/10
Waters vs. Goff
Trey Waters, DEC
I love billy Goff. Dudes a dawg but I think it'll mostly be a standup fight and waters will be too rangey for Goff. Confidence 5/10
Hadley vs. Johnson
Jake Hadley, DEC
Hard fight to call because both guys have been big brothered in multiple fights of theirs. I think Hadley will be able to establish some control time and sub attempts to win a close fight. Confidence 3/10
Gooden vs. Jousset
Kevin Jousset, DEC
I like the composure of jousset. Gooden is okay and has power but I just think jousset is better everywhere. Confidence 6.5/10
Aldrich vs. Hardy
Veronica Hardy, DEC
Close fight but I think the striking and fight iq of Hardy will get her the win. Confidence 4.5/10
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 2:14 AM ET *
05.05.2024 | 8:47 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2764th
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05.05.2024 | 10:26 AM ET
Veronica Hardy
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 1617th
Nice.
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05.05.2024 | 12:37 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2976th
05.05.2024 | 12:51 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 1189th
If you belive in the round 1 KO is there a moment in Ribovics career he's show to be chinny ? Cuz all I am seeing in this fight is a future TKOed McKinney in the ground by the end of round 2.
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05.05.2024 | 2:04 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 5244th
05.05.2024 | 2:12 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 3126th
* Edited at 05.05.2024, 2:13 PM ET *
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05.05.2024 | 3:44 PM ET
05.05.2024 | 7:02 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 2691st
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05.05.2024 | 8:55 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3193rd
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R1
Lewis by KO. Rodrigo gets hits easily and doesnt
Buckley vs. Ruziboev
Nursulton Ruziboev, TKO, R1
Ruzi via KO. We shall see how good Ruzi is. Buckley has been on a roll lately but Ruzi has power and grappling.
Menifield vs. Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg, TKO, R1
Carlos via KO/TKO. I like how Alonzo has improved but it hasnt been enough. Great power but speed goes to Carlos and he has power also. I think Carlos will be too quick for alonzo
Caceres vs. Woodson
Sean Woodson, DEC
Sean via DEC
Cortes-Acosta vs. Despaigne
Robelis Despaigne, TKO, R1
Robelis via KO. Waldo couldnt put old assAndrei away and did that cringe salsa dance sht like he was doing something. Hope Robelis has another highlight reel KO here.
Hooper vs. Borshchev
Viacheslav Borshchev, TKO, R1
Borsh via KO. Though Hopper has improved striking, it is still sloppy. Aslong as Borsh keeps it standing, can see him cracking hooper
McKinney vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, DEC
Esteban via Dec. can see Esteban surviving the first round and out work Terrance
Ricci vs. Torres
Tabatha Ricci, DEC
Ricci via Dec. Torres hasnt fought in a while and is old. Yeah Ricci lost to loopy last time but I think she improves against Torres
05.05.2024 | 9:14 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 1189th
Terrance McKinney, TKO, R1
Hasbulla probably finishes McKinney if they make it out of the 1st round. Ribovics is definitely good but he's lost the 1st round in both his UFC fights so far. I don't think he makes it to the 2nd if he drops the 1st against McKinney.
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05.05.2024 | 11:30 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 270 Points | Tied for 4474th
Most of Ruziboev’s fights from 2021 and before were at 170, even has a few at 155
05.06.2024 | 1:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 8 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2976th
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R2
Think Lewis flatlines him, just a question of what round. Nascimento has appeared to be chinny in the past (Daukaus fight) and has fought low tier heavyweights since to build himself up to where he is at now. I'm not sure how Nascimento will attack this fight, but mainly his fights have consisted with him moving forward, cornering opponents against the cage and either throwing boxing combinations or cage wrestling. I can't see that working against Lewis as the power coming back his way means he will be hesitant to engage. Additionally I think Lewis has the athletic advantage and should be able to anti wrestle any cage grappling here. Think this is a thank you to Derrick for going to Brazil and fighting Jailton.
Buckley vs. Ruziboev
Joaquin Buckley, TKO, R2
Volatile fight although an easy way to play this is side with the KO for either fighter. I don't trust Ruziboev down at 170lbs on short notice even though he's fought there before. I also think he could be a death gaser if it gets to round 2/3. Watching his fight against Dumas, he was landing alot with the right uppercut, but I think that was because of how limited Dumas is on the feet and his inability to adjust. His mouth was wide open after 3 minutes in that fight which is a red flag. Buckley has looked good at 170lbs but his chin always makes me hesitant to pick him with confidence. However, his movement is great and often is hard to land on. I also trust him to be in shape on short notice being his home city and push a 15 minute kickboxing pace so he has to be the side.
Menifield vs. Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg, DEC
Big cage suits Ulberg's style and he fought through some adversity in Round 3 last fight. This is an interesting fight to be as both fighters tend to prefer to sit and counter strike. I do think this will suit Ulberg's style more and he can set the tempo and utilise alot of kicks and jabs at range. Menifield is very explosive and nuclear power on the feet and carries it late so Ulberg will have to manage range well. Menifield's durability looks really good to me as well so maybe Ulberg decision just on pure volume?
Cortes-Acosta vs. Despaigne
Robelis Despaigne, TKO, R1
I think everyones take on this is similar. Waldo is going to be a punching bag round 1. It's just a matter of if he can weather the storm because if he can this fight turns very quickly. I would love to see Waldo grapple but he looks low IQ to me so he will try and stand and trade with Robelis. I think Robelis catches him with something big early, it's just whether it's big enough to put him out. Waldo also appears to lack any striking on the back foot and little counter upside, so I'm picking he will be target practice for about 4 minutes.
Hooper vs. Borshchev
Viacheslav Borshchev, TKO, R1
How on earth have they sanctioned this fight. If Steve Garcia looks like prime Mike Tyson against Hooper imagine the things Slava does to him. Either way whoever wins is going to look -1000
McKinney vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, TKO, R2
I'm on the Ribovics 2/3 train. I can see the love for McKinney, mainly because he should win round 1 comfortably and Ribovics ground game leaves alot to be desired (Think Kimura reversals and leargely ineffective against good grapplers). I think why McKinney gases after round 1 is not so much a gas tank and more about him having 9.5/10 anxiety about standing and exchanging on the feet and he kind of self-destructs because of it. Ribovics is nasty on the feet and has 15 minute gastank. throws in combination, good body attacks and trains out of a good gym. 2/3 Ribovics is a must in my view
Hadley vs. Johnson
Charles Johnson, DEC
Hadley has great skills (Southpaw, steady boxing and great opportunistic BJJ). I don't think he is the smartest tool in the shed because if he had better wrestling I'd consider him top 15 level. I can see this being a 15 minute kickboxing fight, which if it is will have to favour Johnson. Johnson also is quite a head case and hard to put your money on as he loses round 1 religiously. However he will set a good pace and I think his boxing combinations/movement will really trouble Hadley who prefers a stationary target. If this goes to the judges too you would want to be holding a InnerG ticket purely as he is fighting close to home.
Gooden vs. Jousset
Kevin Jousset, DEC
I think this is more 50/50 than the odds suggest. Jury is still out on Jousset but he has some good skill sets (Jab/Judo takedowns). Issues are his head is as stiff as a board and will not move off the centreline. Gooden also has a good jab, arguably better defensive head movement and prefer his durability. I'm slightly siding with Jousset because I think he could win minutes on the ground where Gooden has struggled in the past, however this could be a bad take as he's from City Kickboxing. Gooden ML may be value because this fight could be close.
Aldrich vs. Hardy
Veronica Hardy, DEC
Can see Hardy circling on the outside and using her karate/blitz attack. Aldrich is quite an efficient boxer from southpaw but Hardy will have a decent speed/athletic advantage over the 3 rounds. Aldrich never really seperates herself on volume and she lacks 15-minute wrestling upside, which I feel she will need to win here. Hardy can be outmuscled at times but she showed in the last few fights she executes to a gameplan in the cage which I like. Can see her winning the minutes and even mixing in a takedown or two over 15 minutes to win a decision
05.06.2024 | 2:55 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 484th
05.06.2024 | 4:36 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2306th